KAI Sekimagoroku Deba Knife 16.5 cm
The KAI Deba from the Sekimagoroku Kinju & Hekiju series is the quintessential traditional Japanese culinary tool for fish preparation: high-carbon steel blade, asymmetrical single-bevel geometry, and hand-crafted production for chefs and professional foodservice operators who accept no compromise on cutting quality.
Key features
- High-carbon steel blade with an asymmetrical single-bevel geometry
- Allows clean cuts without crushing the fish fibres on sea bass, sea bream, salmon or whole tuna
- Reinforced blade thickness allows you to tackle fish bones and small bones without compromising the edge
- Rockwell hardness of 58 & 56 (±1) HRC ensures long-lasting sharpness
- Pakka wood handle combined with black PP plastic provides a secure grip in damp conditions
Single-Bevel Blade: Why It Matters in Fish Preparation
The asymmetrical single-bevel geometry, typical of the Japanese Deba, enables clean, surgical cuts without crushing fish fibres — a difference immediately perceptible on your first use with sea bass, gilt-head bream, salmon or whole tuna. The reinforced blade thickness allows you to tackle fish bones and small vertebrae without compromising the edge, maintaining the precision required in a professional kitchen.
The declared Rockwell hardness — 58 & 56 (±1) HRC — guarantees durable sharpness over time, superior to average double-bevel knives in the same bracket. Both models, AK-1100 (10 cm blade) and AK-1102 (16.5 cm blade), are hand-produced.
Pakka Wood and PP Handle: Control and Hygiene in One Colour
The handle in Pakka wood paired with black PP plastic delivers studied balance for extended work sessions: 11 cm for the AK-1100 (99 g total), 13 cm for the AK-1102 (283 g total). The material combination ensures secure grip even in wet conditions, an essential feature for those working daily with whole fish.
KAI: Over a Century of Japanese Blade Craftsmanship
KAI is one of Japan's leading brands in professional blade production, with roots in the traditional steel-working heritage of Seki — the city of swords. The Sekimagoroku Kinju & Hekiju series represents the synthesis of traditional craftsmanship and contemporary production standards, destined for professional chefs, fish restaurants, fishmongers and Japanese cuisine enthusiasts.
Every perfect cut begins with an excellence blade — invest in a tool that endures.
Technical Specifications
| AK-1100 | AK-1102 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Deba | Deba |
| Series | Sekimagoroku Kinju & Hekiju | Sekimagoroku Kinju & Hekiju |
| Item Number | AK-1100 | AK-1102 |
| Blade Length | 10 cm | 16.5 cm |
| Edge | Asymmetrical | Asymmetrical |
| Handle Length | 11 cm | 13 cm |
| Handle Material | Pakka wood & PP plastic, black | Pakka wood & PP plastic, black |
| Weight | 99 g | 283 g |
| Production | Hand-made | Hand-made |
| Rockwell Hardness | 58 & 56 (±1) HRC | 58 & 56 (±1) HRC |
| EAN | 4901601438543 | 4901601438567 |
| Category | Professional series | Professional series |